Rivalries & Top Games to Attend

Purdue vs Indiana

Rival Team: Indiana Hoosiers

These two schools are the largest in Indiana creating an intense intra-state rivalry. Purdue and Indiana have been competing on the hardcourt since 1901, and the rivalry has produced many memorable moments over the years. One of the most famous moments in the rivalry occurred on February 23, 1985, when Hoosiers head coach Bob Knight famously threw a chair across the court after receiving a technical foul. You’ll always be in for a good show when these two meet, so don’t miss your chance to see this intense rivalry in person.

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Fast facts

League: Division I (NCAA)

Team:Purdue Boilermakers

Head Coach: Matt Painter

Team Mascot: Boilermaker Special and Purdue Pete

Year Opened:1967

Capacity:14804

City / State:West Lafayette / Indiana

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